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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-08-04
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shenandoah valley y. >. Assembly

The next annual session OF this in stitution
will commence August 9Th and last ten days.
An interesting programme viii be published in
a few days. DR.. Lands, professor of Systematic
Theology and Hebrew Exercises in Union
Biblical Seminary Dayton, Ohio. ana a late
Stud ent in Leipsic Germany, viii be present
to deliver number of lectures on interesting
subjects, and also to preach several times. DR..
Etter OF Lebanon, Penn, who made SO MAJ
friends on former visits to the Assembly, will
gladden. the occasion by his lectures and
mons. The widely known and popular e. ).
Lorenz, OF Day ton, Ohio, will be musical di
rector. Col. K. Cowden, Rev. A. z. Funk
lecturers and teachers of known ability will be
present to take an important part. The evan
gelistic service will be led by Rev. j. d. Dono-
van, who has been notably successful III this
department of work. All in all this will likely
be the best program me in the history of the in
StitutiOn. The grounds are less than mile
from the b. q o. r. K. at Mt. Jackson, Va.
naturally beautiful, and improved with COM
Portable cottages. hotel, a commodious hall for
the various classes in the normal Sabbath
school course, q hall tor prayer meetings.
Well-shaded ground improved with seats and
encircled by the cottages is the place where the
people meet for lectures, preaching, etc. The
prospects are for a larger attendance than at
any former session At a meeting of the board
ofmanagers recently the superintendent of the
grounds said the applications for cottages
SO numerous that in all probability they would
have to build more to supply the demand. The
cost of attending this institution is a marvel of
cheapness. Ten cents for gate fee daily or fifty
cents for the season. Sc will pay board and
lodging ten days ST will pay board and lodging
the day. cottages can be rented for the season,
one-story cottages, 80, two-story ones. $500
and boarding ct MOTEL, without lodging, 81 80 for
the season, or S5 cents per day. There will be
excursion rates on the Shenandoah Valley
Branch of the B. Il o. r. r. and all persons liv-
ing on other lines may have excursion rates by
addressing Rev. j. W Howe. Staunton, Va.
Perhaps no other place in America can furnish
as much in the way of Biblical literary and
musical instruction and real physical comfort
for the same amount of money. Come and be
convinced, All persons desiring to rent cot
tages, or in need of Information concerning the
Assembly, should address j, I'll. Ruby, Haw-
kinstown. Va. j M. UNDERWOOD.
Edinburg, Va
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-08-04
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TOBACCO.
TUOS. G. WILLIAMS 4 co.
ESTABLISHED, 1887.

The heading Of this article tells the
story of house which, founded more than
half q century ago, has reputation in
every part of the world where the weed is
used-America and Europe, Asia and
Africa, Australia and the other islands of
the sea-
The larger of their two factories Nos.
70l and 709 Arch street, is five stories high
l45x45 feet, with a wing 45xS5 feet,
which, with one nearly equal in size and
capacity at corner of Canal and Sixth
streets, give employment to some 500
hands in the manufacture of Lucy Hin
ton," Victory, Hygeia, and other scarcely
less famous brands of twist and plug to-
baccO, whose reputation IS, as we have
said, worldwide, having taken first prizes
at all the great International EXpoSitionS
where they have been exhibited. including
Paris, London and Philadelphia, and also
at Sydney and Melbourne, Australia-facts
which render comment and eulogy un
necessary.
The firm is composed of Messrs. Thos.
G. Williams, Robert S, Bosher, James L.
Parkinson. and Thomas G. Williams, Jr.,
all Virginians to the manner born, all
familiar with the manipulation of the
leaf, and ranking among our most prom-
inent bushes men.
In addition to the three brands named
above we may mention the names of a few
OF many others which have large domestic
sales, the following being speciaties i
May Apple, Nosegay, Mattaponi, Champ
Carter Pyramid, Golden Eagle. Ell Do
RADIO, Wedding Cake, and Juno; all of
which have their special friends and adj
Leaf
This well known house is represented at
Stanton by Mr. o. NJ Goode, one of the
most popular and successful statesmen of |
Virginia. He would handle no goods ex-
cept the best, and lis long connection
with this house, apart from the reputation |
it bears, is a guarantee of the high quality |
Of the stock.
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Steele's Tavern Items.
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Farmers are getting along nicely with
their work OF the season, and the energetic
threshing machine operators are quite
! busy with their part in the harvest. Wheat
| is making much better turn out than was
expected. Corn is short yet, but if the
evening showers continue as We haye had
them for the past two weeks, it may be
hopeful crop yet. Oats are an average
crop. The apple crop is very short, as we'll
as most other fruits.
We have been having some disastrous
storms recently. Mr.. Crist had two cattle
killed in his field by lightning, and the
eve Of the 2lst we had nice shower with
only one severe stroke Of lightning. and
deafening peal of thunder. But soon we
were startled by q messenger saying Mr..
John Rush's commodious new barn had
been struck; his team was in it at the time
with the last load of oats. All his hay and
wheat except a stack outside had been
stored in. But the work of destruction
stopped not till al was reduced to ashes.
Several children, as well as working men
"clG S6eAIuS SuGlIel IRON Lille rain Jnere, |
but strange to say, they all escaped, though
terribly shocked. One of the men sue
ceeded in rescuing one of the horses, bat
the two others, one, Mrs. RS, fine buggy
mare Myra, persisted iii the wreck.
The greatest 'marveln with us now is a |
man who simply by his touch relieves the |
most obstinate pains and aches. He
should be blessed that can give relief to
the afflicted.
Death with its noiseless sickle, has been
unIelenting in our midst, some of our
noblest and best citizens have fallen its
victim, causing sad hearts and many
changes.
Our friend and neighbor Mr.. o. p. S.
was among the many that have only gone
a little before US. In passing his farm
few days ago, | saw some fine looking
COWS and calves, also some good horses
and colts which are to be sold the 9Th of
this mouth together with machinery, sc.
AN OLD SUBSCRIBER.
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The Stonewall in Camp.

/ A'"l tie V lKGlNIAN,
well, without detailing any incidents
en- route, we are here and awfully glad Of
IL. On arriving we find everything in ap-
ple-pie order. as Ned Gushing would say.
The Van guard must have done some
lively gymnastics since they struck the
Island. The tents are up in modern mill
tary style, the culinary department under
the management Of our irrepressible
caterers, Van Pelt and lesser committee
on grub, is constructed and everything
appertaining thereto, provided.
! GU would be surprised at the many
cohVenlences that have been supplied for
prompt and efficient dispatch of business
IN this the most interesting department Of
camp life: the committee and the Cook,
all, are up to their elbows in business"
preparing for the slaughter that will
shortly ensue, and if [ may judge the
others by the admonitions of my CASTRO
nomic proclivities at this juncture, and
the formidable array of palatable grub ar
ranged under the airy canopy adjoining the
kitchen, the carnage will be fearful.
We have number of members of airy
build, long drawn out but for reckless get
away -grubativeness, they have no
superiors, and 1 here predict that to meet
the requirements of these two-edged ap-
petites will test the resources of this fer
tile region to the utmost.
will not attempt a description of the
Island upon which we are camped, for
never could describe nature even In it's
plainest simplicity, much less such roman
tic beauty, as adorns this favored spot
Our fancy could not picture place more
pleasing and better adapted to our wants.
The river surrounding us, is deep and
clear. which has awakened in the hearts of
our piscatorial artists vision of fish till
you can't rest, so the tackle is being ad
jlsted, and soon you will see these whalers
with mouths full of worms-like Betsy
Strasburg-g about like roaring lions, /
seeking how they might catch some fish.
| suppose you have heard some fish |
stories;'' well, you wait till you hear from |
our experts. The "kids,'' as our young
boys are termed, are on the que vive for
any gay plumage that may have the temer
ity to invade these precincts, SO you may
anticipate some irreparable ''mashes.'
We congratulate ourselves that we have
tolerable good set of fellows. We have
left the burdens of business cares at the
Valley depot, have dropped anchor here,
let down the halyards and with our knit
ting, are on deck ready for whatever
comes next
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-08-04

'STAUNTON FEMALE SEMINARY. - We
direct attention to the announcement in
another column of the Staunton Female
Seminary. Prof. Willis and his accom-
plished wife are determined the coming
session shall not only measure up to the
high standard already established for the
school, but that it shall MAKE a decided
advance. To this end they have spared
neither pains nor expense to provide every
comfort, and have gathered about them a
corps of instructors, which embraces such
we'll known specialists as Prof. G. E.
Krauth, Prof. E. Mueller, Prof. Duns-
more; Misses Jordan and Wheeler. The
school has the promise of prosperous
session, and it well deserves a large pat
rOnage.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-08-04

At the regular Sunday School evening prayer
meeting at Winchester, KY, On the 94th ofJuly,
the following resolutions were adopted
WHEREAS The beloved Presidentof this AS
ISOLATION and brother in Jesus Christ, VIM. b.
Logan, has been sorely bereaved and afflicted
by the sudden death of his infant daugh ter,
Margaret Bowers, be it resolved.
ST%That this Association does most sincerely
and deeply sympathize with brother Logan
and his beloved wife in this the death of their
spirit be with them to console and comfort
them. May they realize that our Heavenly
Father hath need of the flower and, trans
planted by his lovely care this precious
viii live, grow and bloom eternally in his pres
ence. May He give these stricken parents and
each OF us grace to endure to the end and meet
little Margaret on that other shore where death
can no more separate us from tnoae we love.
IND That q copy of these resolutions be
spread on the records of this Association and
pne sent brother Logan. and that they be pub
1lshed in the Winchester Democrat and SUi,
u. II. JONES, Vice President.
A, Il. CATlIERWOOD. Secretary
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-08-04

The offer made in another column to
send the VALLEY VIRGINIAN and PHIL
ADELPIIIA PRESS, both for 50 90 per year,
should be read and considered by every one
of our subscribers. This week number
of sample copies of the PRESS will be sent
at our suggestion, so that the people may
Judge of its merits for themselves. Read
he advertis ement and send in the sub
Scrintioo
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Richmond, Va, July 2Sth, 1887.

Allegh any Sentinel: Col. II. w Goodwin
the popular and efficient manager of Low
Moor Furnace, has been quite i'll dur,ns
the past week, hut We age glad to earn
thaF lie Is better.
Miss lena Hammond and Miss Menfee.
q stanntan, are visiting Mrs. j. j. Lear.
Misses Annie and Ella shelton, popular
ana attractive Stanton ladies. are the
guests of the Misses Vowles.
Miss Maud Bare, of Stanton, is visiting
in Covington, the guest of Mrs. Harriet
Pltzer.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-08-04

Mr.. J. r. Craig, agent, has moved his
extensive and varied stock into the new
and commodious Bruce store room on
Augusta street Messrs. Allen " Bro.
will occupy the store, corner Main and
Augusta, vacated by Mr.. Craig, and Messrs3
Rogers. Peterson & Co. will move into the
Allen store, No. 6 e. Main st.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-08-04
SAINT M. WOODS, Sec.

ARGUING HIS Own CASE. - In the
County court on Saturday the case of
Sam1 M. Woods VS.. the B. & 0. r. r. Co. :,
was tried. Mr.. Woods represented his
own case. The action was brought
against the road for killing several calves,
damages being laid at ST.. After hearing
the evidence and the argument. the jury
gave verdict for the full amount claimed
by the plaintiff.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-08-04
How Do You Get There =

TO the Editors Of the Valley VirgSn5an.
South River Items, over the signature
OF Rover, " in to days VIKGINIAN, says
of the "Humpback Rock" on the Blue
Ridge; This is one OF the most attract
i've points among the many along the line
Of the s. V. R. r" &c; will you ask him
to inform your readers how to got to it}
At What proXlmate station CIR depot on the
$. v. Z. Il. the visitor should get off the
train?
Richmond, Va. July 2SLh. 1887.
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Few Rates 30 ttse Seasa,ore,

4he Passenger department of the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad announce that from this date,
and until October LIST, they Will ael excursion
tickets from Staunt0n to Atlantic City at
SlH25. and to Cape May and Ocean City at Sl6.75
respectively via Washington, Baltimore and
Philadelphia. The tickets will be valid for
return passage until October 3Ist and good for
stop off at any intermediate point on the b. s,
O. Lines. These extremely low rates and I'M
portant privileges viii be highly appreciated,
ana great many viii avail themselves of this
opportunity to visit these famous resorts. A
more delightful trip could not be desired dur
ing the summer months,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-08-04

UNFoRTUNATE.-We regret to learn
that Mr. W. B. Walker, who recently left
:Staunton for the West, was so unfortu-
nate as to have his ankle broken, while
stepping from buggy in Dodge City.
kansas. 1t will be remembered that Mr..
Walker was severely mashed up some time
ago in shaft in Arizona Territory, and
returned to Augusta county, his native
place, until he recovered from his injuries.
He is again disabled and is among stran-
gers. MI. Walker is brother of DIR. Geo.
S. Walker, one of the ASST slant physicians
at the w. l.. Asylum.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-08-04

Mrs. Mary BOUNDS, tie Surveying widow
of Rev. DR.. Nelson Rolinds, deed, form
erly President Of Oregon University, and
her daughter Ruth, are visiting Mrs. Maj.
Jed Hotchkiss, Mrs. Rounds sister, and
her daughter Mrs. Col. F. F. Sterrett, of
this county. They reside in Washington
Territory, to which place they started on
their return yesterday, by way of Scranton,
Penn.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-08-04

JNo. NJ. CARRoLL.-Last September a
year ago, Jno. M. Carroll, treasurer of the
city of Staunton, vert to Richmond TO
be absent several days. At the appointed
time he did not return. After some
days delay, during which some uneasiness
was expressed because of his absence, a
friend went to Richmond to look after
him. 1t was learned that he had been
seen in the city but no information could
be gotten of his whereabouts. Various
rumors and theories found currency in
relation to him but none of them proved
substantial. From that time to this his
whereabouts were not known to his friends
here nor was it known by most OF them
whether he was dead or alive. After sew
eral months intermission from the time
of his departure from Stanton, it was
determined to examine into the condition
of his official account. The safe where he
kept his papers was opened, the papers
examined, and an expert accountant put
in possession of them to find the true
status of his office. The final account
brought him in debt to the city and State
some $4,000 or $l3, 000. In the course of
time his personal and real estate was sub
jected to the claims of his public and pri-
vate creditors, and within few hundred
dollars met the demands which had been
presented against him. After state
ment of his account and a settlement, as
far as the assets he had left would reach,
the matter quieted down, until within the
past week, Capt. J. n. Waters, chief Of
POLICE, and his brotherin-law returned
from visit somewhere, not stated, and
brought the information that he had seen
Mr.. Carroll, and that as soon as he has
sufficiently recovered from q protracted
illness Of typhoid fever he would come
back to Staunton, and make full state
ment of his affairs. 1t is further stated
that Mr.. Carroll was ignorant Of the pro-
ceedings taken against his property--that
he claims that he left assets enough to pay
all legitimate claims against him, without
subjecting his real estate to sale, and that
he will make clear.
Mr.. Carroll has been engaged in business
for a large firm in a Northern State, and
is now chief clerk in an establishment that
employs 500 hands. His return to Staun-
ton Will be looked for with Interest, and
his statement of his business affairs eagerly
anticipated, as well as the reasons for his
as yet unexplained absence.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-08-04

S-MEETING OF THE FARMERS OF
AUGUSTA AND ADJOINING COUNTIES
Taie farmers of Augusta and all others
who sarl are invited to attend mass
meeting to be held in Staunton, Monday,
August END, Court day. at u M, in the
Court house. Speakers have been invited
and will be present to set out the grieV-
;ances we labor under, and point out the
remedies. All are urged to attend, and
all are urged to give us aid 10y word and
pen. CHARLES GRATTAN.
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scription.

To THE PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS OF
AUGUSTA CoUNTY.-A meeting of tie
Augusta Teachers Association will be
held in Staunton on Saturday, August 18th
prox. Business Of Importance will be
transacted, and the teachers of the county
are earnestly requested to be present.
c. II. JORDAN, Pres.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-08-04

CHILDREN's DAY SERvICE.-There will
De a children's day service at Mt. Tabor
Lutheran Church on the first Sunday in
August Sunday School will recite the
lesson at usual hour, 10 O'Clock. At IL
O'Clock Rev. w. B. Younce, Phi. D., of
Roanoke College, will preach an appropri
ate sermon.
At two o'clock there will be singing,
short addresses, and other exercises.
Lunch at church. Public is invited.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-08-04


lMessrs. Editors Of Viryiaianf
Dear Sirs,-The answer to your South River
Correspondents inquiry, "Why it takes 5l4 and
bushels OF wheat to make @ barrel of -FOUR is
because the farmers sell all their good wheat to
dealers. and bring to the miller to make good
flour screenings from the Grader wind-mlls
or rakings from the field after the good wheat
has been taken off, or some other old trash from
cleaned thereig only 4 busshel good wheat ,elt
balance eorlfle smg! rye, hasley, oats and
5lG to G bushels Of wheat and that the very best
Now say to Grover take bushels good
clean wheat to his old time bur-mill and he
will have the same result that he used to have,
or he will not get his own, if the miller is a
good one. We have boys now days that stay in
the mill 6 months and leave and set up for
themselves, and call. themselves millers
Maybe South River has this sort, !. mean q
says to'lyears. IS! for the dhargel Of si.75 per
barrel for flour-4every person that invests
money has to have profit on the money paid
ont. Truly Yours, III. STEELE, Miller.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-08-04

GREAT REpuc4IoN IN P40rqeRAAPHg
At D. ]. LANpEs' GALLERY.-For the
next go days we will make Photographs at
the following low prices: cabinets 81 .25,
J doz cabinets, $500: J doz. cards, $l.25;
one doz. cards, $500; one doz. petite cards
for $l.OO. These photographs are made
by the instantaneous process, and mounted
on the pegt Of material,
Satisfaction given Or money refunded.-st
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-08-04

Notwithstanding the immense crop OF
grass. first class timothy hay is said to be
scarce. AS general thing the hay is too
much mixed, and even where the proper
ton of GLOVER is small, it greatly impairs
the selling quality.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-08-04

LET TO CONTRACT The Road Commits
sioners Of North Riyer District, Augusta
county. viz: Msessrs. Earhart, Gamble and
Whitmore, on Saturday accepted the bids Of
the Wrought Iron Bridge Co., Canton, O..
for Snperstrqction, and of Mr.. =. H. Low
man, Dayton, Va, for masonry of the large
bridge over Middle river near Spring Hill,
on plans and specifications prepared by G.
c. Bruce, Civil Engineer and Architect,
Staunton. Va, under whose supervision
the contracts are to be executed. The
bridge is about 80 feet high. and consists
of one span.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-08-04

Remember, Weller has the best stock of
Black Goods in the city, and at the lowest
Prices, mars
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No. 5so-W. T. g., Craigsville, VA
very good specimen of iron pyrites. In
quantity could be sold to manufacturers
of sulphuric acid as source of sulphur.
F. w. TRAPHAGEN. Ph. >. T. Q. s.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-08-04

Ladies', have you seen the new importas
tion of Hamburg, Swiss and Nainsook
EmbroiderieS at WELLER'S ?
mars
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-08-04

TABLEAUX.-The young folks of West
Main and Frederick street. gave an enjoy
able entertainment at Mozart Hall Friday
night to number of invited guests. The
programme embraced elocution, tableaux
charades &C., and was most creditably
rendered. The upsetting of coal oil
lamp in the midst of the pleasure
created considerable excitement for few
moments, but no serious damage was done,
and the entertainment was finished with
out other interruption save the deserved
applause which greeted each scene.
For fha nrot iact cnrinn Goods 90 q
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Ladies', call and see the White Good
just received at WELLER'S
MARI
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